VISION PROBLEMS IN THE U.S.
Awaken to the Challenge

A series of special events in Washington, D.C.
to elevate vision and eye health
as a national priority


March 20-21, 2002

Master Schedule of Events

March 20, 2002
900AM - 200PM

Vision Challenge Lobby Day
Room 1539 Longworth, Capitol Hill

In conjunction with the
National Alliance for Eye and Vision Research
   

March 20, 2002
100PM

Vision Problems in the U.S.
Press Conference
National Press Club
1st Amendment Room
529 14th Street NW
13th floor
(202)662-7500


Presented by the
National Eye Institute and
PREVENT BLINDNESS AMERICA.

   

March 20, 2002
530PM - 700PM

Vision Challenge VIP Reception
B-357 Rayburn, Capitol Hill

Sponsored by
Eli Lilly and Company.

The Rayburn House Office Building is
located on Independence Avenue between
South Capitol Street and 1st Street, SW.
The Independence Avenue entrance is the
designated visitor's entrance.

   
March 21, 2002
830AM - 200PM


Vision Problems in the U.S. Symposium
Washington Court Hotel Capitol Hill

Sponsored by

Alcon Laboratories
With conference support from the
Centers for Disease Control

Additional support from
Allergan
,
Eli Lilly and Company
,
Bausch & Lomb
and
Novartis Ophthalmics


   
March 21, 2002
600PM - 930PM

People of Vision Awards Gala
The Willard Inter-Continental Hotel

Title Sponsor
Vistakon
Division of Johnson & Johnson
Vision Care, Inc.


Reception Sponsored by
Bausch & Lomb

Gala Dinner Supporting Sponsor
American Optometric Association

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